July 26, 2023
Spicer, Joseph “JJ”
Joseph John Spicer, known as “JJ” to his friends and family, died Wednesday, July 26, 2023 at the Westford House in Westford, Massachusetts. He was 53. JJ was born March 21, 1970 in Boston, Massachusetts, one of the four sons of William Stuart and Patricia Anne (Corey) Spicer. He graduated from Dedham High School with the Class of 1987 and worked as a self employed painter and handiman. JJ was a talented artist and lover of music and dance. Gifted and skillful, his natural abilities once gained national recognition as a final contestant on Dick Clark’s dance competition. He is survived by his devoted brothers, Patrick M. Spicer, and his longtime partner Vikki Cibotti, of Dedham, William J. Spicer, and his wife Susan, of York, Maine, and Thomas H. Spicer, and his wife Doreen, of Baldwinsville, New York. He was the uncle of Danielle and Cody Spicer, both of York, Maine, and Jessica, Courtney, and Kyle, all of Baldswinville, New York. Visiting hours will be held Sunday, July 30th from 4-7 pm at the Folsom Funeral Home, 87 Milton Street, Dedham. Relatives and friends are invited to gather at the funeral home starting at 9:30 am Monday and proceed with us to St. Anne’s Church, 82 West Milton Street, Readville for his funeral mass at 10:30. Interment will follow in Brookdale Cemetery, Dedham. In lieu of flowers donations to the YMCA, 316 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02115 would be appreciated.
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Uncle Boob will miss you.
We did have a few beverages together.
Well now you are with Mom, no more pain.
May God watch over your soul.
Amen.
Oh JJ. You made me laugh and smile. Rest easy friend.
JJ, My friend & Neighbor. I haven’t seen you in a LONG time. But often wondered how you were doing. Hoping you were well. Miss your smile and firecracker personality. Rest easy JJ! You will be missed.
JJ was such a nice person, always very friendly. I Loved bumping into him in the Manor years ago. Also very smart & talented. He will be missed
RIP JJ. We had some fun together, some laughs and beverages.
JJ, you were a staple presence around the manor when I was growing up. You had a heart of gold and were always willing to go the extra mile for others. Rest in Peace.
Blessed is the one who has a friend. “I thank God at every remembrance of you”. Phil 1:3 JJ we were blessed to know you and you blessed everyone with joy and laughter. May god bless you and keep you in the palm of his hand. Save me a seat next to you. And pray for us.
To his family. Deepest condolences.
Love you ❤️ My Friend.. Readville Ma/Dedham Stephenson/JJ Best Friends… Heart broken.. forever in our heart’s ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️Love Paula J Stephenson
Rest easy brother.
The Spicer Family,
On behalf of the Papsadore family we are sorry for your loss.
Sincerely,
Gary Papsadore
So sorry. I loved JJ. Prayers for all.
Ahhhh JJ… you were one of a kind! A smile unlike anyone else, so full of warmth and LOVE!!! High school wouldn’t have been the same without you and seeing you over the years, here and there was always a pleasure! I still giggle thinking of when you’d say “I don’t think of you as THE BLACK CHICK, I think of you as THE DOPE CHICK”, I can’t tell you what this meant to me, being one of very few minorities in Dedham at the time!
I hope you’re breakdancing on clouds right now, kid!
Much love to the family, JJ left an indelible mark in my life!
JJ “Spice rack” you will be greatly missed on the streets of the manor and hyde park you’ve been considered family to me ever since I was probably 6 or 7 years old running around the manor you where always looking after us making sure us “Rooney” boys where ok dranky first beverage with you behind Terris market can’t believe you are gone brother I love you man you always madee smile when you.where around
JJ you will always be missed my friend on the streets of the manor you’ve been considered family to me since I was 6 or 7 years old one on the streets of the manor always looking out for us “Rooney” boys making sure we were okay had my first beverage with you brother and probably my last I love you brother hope to see you again hold a place for me up there pal and I’ll keep up my devil horns down here till we meet again brother
I can’t forget that JJ walked from his house to Dority’s funeral home to my daughter’s wake. JJ always had a smile when I saw him. Sorry I can’t make his wake and funeral..As they say he’s in a better place. My best to his family.
My sincere condolences to the ‘Blues Brothers’. It is hard to lose a brother who has provided so many memories. JJ always lit up the room with his enthusiastic drive. I expect St. Peter will open the gate wide to welcome this free spirit.
Uncle Joe and Aunt Sue
R.I.P. J J , my condolences to the Spicer family.
Dear Patrick,Vikki and Family, I’m so sorry to learn of your loss.
Please,accept my most heartfelt sympathies and condolence,may JJ rest in Heavenly Peace… Sincerely, George L.
We had some outrageous and wonderful times as kids. We were the best breakdancers, Graffiti artists, and had so many good times. My sincere condolences to his family and friends.
A whole year has gone by without my Spoot-AY… The world is a bit darker without your light. As you were here on earth, I know you’re my mum’s wingman up there. I can’t wait to see you again, my friend, when God calls me home too. You quite literally gave me the shirt off your back that day we went fishing (ok, we WENT drinking…fishing just kinda happened in the scheme of things…) We had fun for a lotta years, but in the end we just helped each other get sicker. I’m sorry, Jay, that I didn’t do better by you.
….so if by the time
the bar closes, and you feel like fallin down, I’ll carry you home – tonight…
Until next time. And make me a sandwich. And gimme FIVE BUCKS!!!